and using a handicapped placard does not allow for unlimited use. >> that's an issue that we've been trying to address and it's why we created the red top meter program, so that everybody would have to pay for parking, because we really think that's going to cut down on the fraud. >> reporter: tisha thompson, news4 iteam. >> after watching our investigation, d.c. council member mary shay said it might be time to do a citywide recall to make sure only those with disacts get a placard. she's interested in teaming up with the data bases to check quickly for violators. >>> maryland voters made history this year. that had some couples looking happily to the future. maryland is one of the first states to approve same-sex marriage instead of having a court decide the issue. the new law takes effect next year. megan mcgrath shows us what that means for one local family. >> reporter: for bonnie and romrom romy, the passage of 6 -- >> i burst out crying. of course. just absolutely thrilled, delighted. >> i'm proud to be a marylander. >> reporter: reverend berger and reverend paladino have help